Hydraulic Fracking Process Monitoring

Fracking, otherwise known as hydraulic fracturing, has become a word well-known with the recent expansion of oil exploration. As fracking helps to release natural substances (in this case, oil) from the earth’s rock for extraction, monitoring sensors directly at the site provide data and supervisory control for engineers and personnel controlling the fracking process.

Automation Integrator uses Comtrol for Device Connectivity

A leading integrator of factory automation and robotics solutions selected the Comtrol DeviceMaster UP 2-port 2E for a production line cell for forging spindles. In this application laser markers communicating via Ethernet TCP/IP were used to apply a serial number to the spindles.

Paint Spraying Operation Integrates IO-Link

A furniture manufacturer was in need of a time and money saving solution. This company needed something that could identify the size of sections of furniture on the paint spraying line and thus reduce over-spraying and wasting paint.

Paint Spraying Operation Integrates IO-Link

A furniture manufacturer was in need of a time and money saving solution. This company needed something that could identify the size of sections of furniture on the paint spraying line and thus reduce over-spraying and wasting paint.

Transit Surveillance Powered by PoE

Throughout North America we’ve experienced the expansion of mass transit as a growing form of transportation not only for commuters, but the general public alike. With the growing number of riders utilizing these buses, trains, and light rails each day it is crucial to ensure quality system performance throughout all areas of these platforms.

Comtrol’s RocketPort EXPRESS working in audio and video live feeds

At sporting and entertainment events instant video and audio updates are necessary. We need to know the score of the basketball game or how many personal fouls our favorite player had. Comtrol’s RocketPort Express multiport serial cards help a leading scoreboard control company make that process easier.

TERL Certification

Comtrol Corporation’s ruggedized Ethernet Switches and Device Servers have been Certified by the Florida DOT TERL

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — August 25, 2010—Comtrol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial device connectivity products, today announced that its RocketLinx ES8510-XT managed Ethernet switch and DeviceMaster RTS and PRO serial device servers have successfully passed the test and evaluation of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Approved Product List for Statewide Procurement of ITS equipment. The Traffic Engineering Research Lab (TERL) is responsible for maintaining an Approved Product List of devices that have been tested and verified to meet FDOT requirements ensuring that the products sold and implemented in transportation projects are safe and reliable, of good quality and perform as required. The TERL plays a large part in helping the FDOT assure that only safe and uniform traffic control systems are implemented in the state of Florida.

“This certification of Comtrol’s products by the TERL, is an example of Comtrol delivering superior product reliability and advanced features that ITS customers require,” said Bradford Beale, Senior Vice President of Comtrol. “By achieving this certification through the Florida DOT TERL all transportation agencies in the state of Florida will have the advantage of easily procuring product from Comtrol, with the knowledge that Comtrol’s managed Ethernet switches and ruggedized device servers meet all vibration, shock and extended temperature requirements given by the State of Florida. We are looking forward to all the new opportunities that will open up to us from this certification.”

Comtrol Corporation is an expert network advisor in device connectivity, industrial Ethernet gateways, and intelligent embedded device connectivity products for a wide range of enterprise, industrial, security, power utility, and traffic automation applications. The company’s RocketPort multi‐port serial card, DeviceMaster Ethernet device server, and RocketLinx industrial grade Ethernet and Power over Ethernet switch product lines are sold through regional, national and international distributors and by thousands of resellers and integrators worldwide. For more information, contact Comtrol Corporation at 800‐926‐6876 or visit www.comtrol.com.